Oscars tap ex-studio boss Mechanic, director Shankman to produce next awards showLOS ANGELES — “Hairspray” director Adam Shankman and former 20th Century Fox studio boss Bill Mechanic have been named producers of the Academy Awards, saying they hope to inject more fun and restore TV ratings glory to Hollywood’s biggest party. Dour Syria looks to lighten image with daring fashion competitionDAMASCUS, Syria — The svelte models strutted down the catwalk in sexy dresses with bare backs and short hemlines — all under the watchful portraits of Syrian President Bashar Assad and his late father, Hafez. West apologizes for outburst during Swift’s VMA speech; country star calls night ‘interesting’NEW YORK — Kanye West apologized for yet another outburst at the MTV Video Music Awards, this time directed at country-pop sweetheart Taylor Swift. The disruption upstaged not just Swift’s awards speech, but the entire evening, including an emotional tribute to Michael Jackson. West booed for outburst after Swift’s MTV win, but Beyonce saves the day with Taylor tributeNEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sunday with a poignant, tender tribute to fallen icon Michael Jackson, but soon got back into raucous character thanks to Kanye West, who delivered yet another awards show outburst at the expense of country and pop sweetheart Taylor Swift. West booed for outburst after Swift’s MTV win; Madonna, Janet Jackson pay tribute to MichaelNEW YORK — The MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sunday with a poignant, tender tribute to fallen icon Michael Jackson, but soon got back into raucous character thanks to Kanye West, who delivered yet another awards show outburst at the expense of country and pop sweetheart Taylor Swift. Madonna, Janet Jackson pay tribute to Michael Jackson at Video Music AwardsNEW YORK — Michael Jackson, who was not only one of the most influential forces in MTV’s history but also provided its Video Music Awards with some of its most irreverent moments, got reverential treatment Sunday as Madonna and his sister Janet provided emotional tributes — one through words, one through song. Vegas chapels, hotels bustle with weddings as numbers align for quirky date 9-9-09LAS VEGAS — Two years after Las Vegas chapels hit the wedding date jackpot with lucky sevens, it’s all eyes on the nines for 9-9-09. Man charged in 1980 killings of Wis. couple claimed he was reformed after life of crimeMADISON, Wis. — Edward Wayne Edwards’ days of hitchhiking across the country, stealing cars, robbing gas stations and forging checks were behind him when he was released early from the federal prison in Lewisburg, Pa., in 1967. Kate Gosselin says she still wears her wedding ring for her kids, though the marriage is overNEW YORK —Kate Gosselin said her marriage to Jon would have failed whether it played out in the glare of a TV reality show or not. Historic New Orleans hotel reclaims past, boosts city’s future 4 years post-KatrinaNEW ORLEANS — The massive lobby, with its ornate trim, glittering Italian crystal chandeliers and mosaic floors, looks much as it did when Louisiana’s Kingfish, Gov. Huey P. Long last strolled through. Some say a box full of kickbacks and shakedown money was tucked under his arm as he made his way to his regular suite in the 1930s. Video of Minn. couple boogying down a church aisle at their wedding is a hit on YouTubeST. PAUL, Minn. — The video of a Minnesota couple who boogied down a church aisle with their wedding party to the surprise of their guests is a hit on YouTube. ‘Project Runway’ reveals new batch of aspiring fashion designersNEW YORK — Let the sew-off begin: After a massive delay, “Project Runway” is revealing its new batch of aspiring fashion designers. ‘American Idol’ auditions return to Atlanta, the show’s Southern hotbed of singing talentATLANTA — When “American Idol” searches for talent, the hit TV show certainly doesn’t have a problem finding any in Atlanta. Getting hitched? Check out these tips to save money without looking cheap on the big dayCHICAGO — Couples everywhere are getting ready to march down the aisle this summer, but the tab for the reception could be a reason to run the other way. At the Movies: capsule reviews of ‘The Hangover’ and other films this weekCapsule reviews of films opening this week: Movie Review: ‘The Hangover’ offers inspired absuridity for a while, until it wears offLOS ANGELES — You’d be forgiven for thinking “The Hangover” is a documentary. |
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